A lot of my posts focus on my father—his memoir is the project, after all. But my mother escaped with him, and her story is just as big. More posts about her coming soon.

For Women’s History Month: here’s to her. From refugee to being honored by the National Eye Institute for her work in ophthalmology. She even has her own Wikipedia page.

Growing up with her taught me early that women are often more badass than men.

Love you, Mom!